Vehicle-number-plate support.



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E. M. ROS ENBLUTH.

' VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE SUPPORT.

APPLICATION man OCT. 31. 1913.

Patented June 20, 1916.

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EDWIN M. wsENBLUrH, or PHILADELPHIA, rENNsYJivANIA.

VEHICLE-NUMBEB-PLA'IE SUPPORT.

Specification of Letters Patent. Patented June 20, 1916. I

Application filed October 31, 1913. SerialNo. 798,386.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, EDWIN M. RosnN- BLUTH, a citizen of the UnitedStates, residing at Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsyl- Vania, haveinvented a certain new and useful Improvement in Vehicle-Number-PlateSupports, whereof the following is a specification, reference being hadto the accompanying drawings.

My invention relates to brackets of the class described in LettersPatent of the United States #883,97 3 granted to me April 7 1908,including means arranged to support a lamp in detachable relation to amotor vehicle and means whereby a license number plate may be detachablysupported in such relation to said lamp 'as to be illuminated by thelatter.

The bracket shown in said Letters Patent includes duplicate pivotalsupporting means for the license number plate and it is necessary tofasten and unfasten both of them to remove and replace the number platethereon. Moreover, such brackets having gone into extensive practicaluse, it was found that the construction and arrangement shown in saidLetters Patent permitted a license number plate to be adjusted so'fartoward the lampsupport of the bracket as to conceal the initial figureof the license number behind the flaring front of the lamp, thuspermitting unscrupulous automobilists to conceal their identity, whileostensibly complying with the law as to the illumination of theiridentifying license numbers.

Therefore, it is an object of my present.

invention to provide a bracket so constructed and arranged that alicense number plate may be secured thereon by single pivotal securingmeans so as to minimize the amount of manipulation necessary to changethe number plates upon such a support, and, further, to provide such asupport with means preventing the adjustment of a license number platetoward the lamp support to such an extent as to permit the concealmentof any portion of the license number behind thelamp structure.

Moreover. it is an object of my invention to so simplify theconstruction and arrangement of such a bracket as to lessen the cost ofmanufacture thereof ascompared with the bracket disclosed in saidLetters Patent. My invention includes the various novel features ofconstruction and arrangement,

hereinafter more definitely specified.-

In the drawings; Figure I is a plan view of a bracket convenientlyembodying my in vention, with a license number plate adusted thereon .incooperative position. Fig. II is a front elevation of said bracket. Fig.III is a plan view of a bracket embodying a modified form of myinvention. Fig. IV is aifront elevation of the bracket shown in Fig.III. Fig. V is a plan view of a bracket embodying a modified form of myinvention wherein the license number plate is secured tothe bracket byconnecting means extending through slots at the bottom of said plate;such bracket plates being issued by some States, as distinguished fromthe number plates issued by other States, having slots at the topthereof as indicated in the preceding figures. Fig. VI is a frontelevation of the bracket and'number plate shown in Fig. V. Fig. VII is aplan view of a bracket embodying a modified form of my invention,including means for holding a'lamp by engagement with a horizontallyextending member thereof, as distinguished from the preceding forms ofmy invention wherein p the lamp is supported by a vertically extendingstandard. Fig. VIIIis a front elevation of the; bracket, lamp, andplate, shown in Fig. VII. Fig. IX is a plan view of a bracket embodyinga modified form of my invention, including a supporting base plate"adapted to be directly connected with the vehicle body as distinguishedfrom the base plates in the preceding forms of my invention whichhavemeans for engagement with the two forms of fixtures with'which autoemobiles, are ordinarily provided, to wit, either a fixture having avertically extending standard ofcircular cross section; or a verticallyextending standard of substantially flat wedge shape. Fig. X is a frontelevation of the bracket shown in Fig. IX. Fig. XI is a left hand endelevation of a bracket embodying a modified form of my invention, havinga license number plate connected therewith. Fig. XII 'is a frontelevation of the bracket and number plate shown in Fig. XI. 1

In Figs. I and II I have shown a bracket 28 having the base socket 29 atthe lower portion thereof and the lamp holding member 30 projectingupwardly at one end of said base; the number plate holder including thevertical frame plate 31 extending upwardly from the I opposite end ofsaid base; said bracket having the stop member 32 projecting forwardlyfrom said frame plate 31 to engage two transversely related edges of thenumber plate 34: which is pro vided with attaching means such as described with reference to the number plate 1.

In Figs. III and IV I have shown a modified form of my inventionincluding the bracket 36 which difiers from the bracket 28 shown inFigs. I and II in that the holder for the number plate 37 which includesthe stop member 38 is supported at a greater distance from the base toto comply with a specific legal requirement as to the distance of thenumber plate from the lamp, and in this form ofmy invention Ifind itconvenient to-provide the bracket with the brace arm 4-1. v

In Figs. V and VI I have shown a modified form of bracket 63, whichdiffers from those above described in that the number plate 6 1 issecured thereon by connecting means ex-.

tending through a slot 65 at the bottom of said plate. Said bracket 63has the base socket 67 at the lower portion thereof, the

lamp holding member 68 projecting upwardly at one end of said base, anda number plate holder including the vertical frame plate 69 extendingfrom the opposite end of said base. Said bracket 63 has the stop member70 projecting forwardly from said frame plate 69 to engage the edge ofthe number plate 64 which is otherwise constructed and equipped withconnecting means like the plates above described, including the bolt 71having the head 72 and nut 73. Said bolt 71 extends through the slot 74:in said frame plate 69 having the enlargement 75 at the end thereofremote from said base 67, and it is to be understood that even when saidnut73 is loosened sufficiently topermit the number plate 64 to sliptoward the left hand in Figs. V and VI, it is impossible for the bolthead 72 to be thus accidentally presented in registry with'the slotenlargement 75, and thus permit its escape, because the projection 77 onsaid bracket 63 adjoining said slot 741 is encountered by said head 72;so that it is necessary to unscrew the nut 73 to the extent of saidprojection 77 in order to bring said head in registry with saidenlargement 75.

It is to be understood that the means last above described, includingthe projection 77 for preventing accidental registration of the numberplate attaching bolt head with the enlargement at the end of the'slot inthe plate holder may be used in each form of my invention hereindescribed.

In Figs. VII and VIII I have shown'a modified form of bracket 80including means for holding a lamp by engagement with a horizontallyextending member thereof, as distinguished from the preceding forms ofmy invention wherein the lamp is supported by a vertically extendingstandard. Said bracket 80 has the base plate 81 forming a socket havingthe recess 82 opening at the front of said bracket and slots 83 and 8 1,in vertical alinement, respectively at the top and bottom thereof, andhaving means arranged to clamp a support fitting in said slots,including the set screw 86 which is adjustable in a threaded opening insaid socket; whereby said bracket may be detachably secured in rigidrelation with a vehicle. Said bracket 80 has a lamp holding member, atone end of said base 81, including the horizontal socket 87 for thecircular tubular shank 88 of the lamp casing 89 inclosing theincandescent electric lamp 90 which is fitted in the tubular lamp socket91 in engagement with the plug 92 so that said lamp is electricallyconnected with the conductors 93 and 9a. Said lamp holder is providedwith lamp clamping means including the split resilient band 96,encircling said shank 88, and having the bolt 97 extending-through theends of said band; said bolt having the slotted head 98 whereby it maybe rotated in engagement with the nut 99 which has its tangential edge100 engaging said band, preventing rotation of said nut. Said bracket 80comprises a plate holder including the vertical frame plate 102 havingthe horizontal slot 103 with the. enlargement 104. at its end remotefrom said base 81. Said bracket has the forwardly projecting lugs 106and 107 extending approximately parallel with said frame plate 102 andeverhanging the number plate 108, which is constructed and arranged likethe number plate 1 above described; having the slot 109 for the belt 110which is adjustable axially and laterally therein and has the head 111wider than said slot 103, and the nut 112. Said bolt 110 carries theplane washer 11 1 which bears upon the face of said plate 108, and thefiexible'resilientelement 115, which is a metal spring rendering theconnection flexible, for the purpose above described. As abovecontemplated said bracket 80 is provided with the projection 117 toprevent the accidental registration of the bolt head 111 with said slotenlargement 10 1.

It is to be noted that the construction and arrangement of the lampcasing shown in Figs. VII and VIII inclusive, is claimed in myapplication (11813) Serial No. 799,106, filed November 4, 1913 forLetters Patent ofthe .United States.

In Figs. IX and X, I have shown a bracket 125 embodying a modified formof my invention including a supporting base plate 126 adapted to bedirectly connected with the vehicle body, through the bolt holes 127, asdistinguished from the base plates in the preceding forms of myinvention which have means for engagement with the two forms of fixtureswith which automobiles are ordinarily provided, as above described.

Although each of the above described forms of my invention is adapted tosupport a lamp and number plate in cooperative relation, it is tobe'understood that certain features of my invention may be embodied inbrackets which are independent of the lamp supporting means,'forinstance, I have shown in Figs. XI and X11 a bracket 130 comprising aplate holder including the vertically extending frame plate 131 havingthe slot 132 with the enlargement 133 at one end thereof and theprojection 13 1 preventing accidental escape of the bolt head.

-Said bracket 130 has the forwardly projecting lugs 135 and 136overhanging the license number plate 137, which is constructed andequipped with attaching means like the number plate 1 above described.Said bracket 130 has the stop 139 engaging said plate 137 and includesthe base plate 140 forming a socket for the support 1&1 to which it isdetachably secured by the clamping means including the yoke bar 142connected to said bracket by the bolts 14-.3 hav ing the nuts 1 14. Itmay be observed that said bracket 130 above described has no stoplimiting the adjustment of the number plate toward the lamp, other thanthe ends of the slots through which the attaching bolt extends.

I do not desire to limit myself to theprecise details of constructionand arrangement 7 herein set forth, as it is obvious that variousmodifications may be made therein without departing from the essentialfeatures of my invention as defined in the appended claims.

I claim 1. The combination with a vehicle license number plate having aslot; of a bolt, adjustable in said slot, having a head wider than saidslot, a nut on said bolt, and a flexible resilient element between saidhead and nut; a lamp and number plate supporting bracket including abase whereby said bracket may be secured in rigid relation with avehicle; a number plate holder carried by said base, including avertical frame plate having a horizontal slot with one end nearer saidbase than the other and having an enlargement of its end remote fromsaid base; said enlargement being larger than the head of said bolt; aprojection on said bracket, normally preventing registration of saidbolt head with said enlargement; forwardly projecting lugs on said frameplate, overlapping said number plate; and a stop member limiting theadjustment of said number plate toward said base, including a for--wardly projecting ledge extending vertically and horizontally on saidframe plate, forming an abutment for transversely re lated edges of saidnumber plate.

2. The combination with a vehicle license number plate having a'slot; ofa bolt, adjustable in said slot, having a head wider than said slot, andanut on said bolt; a lamp and number plate supporting bracket includinga base whereby said bracket may be secured in rigid relation with avehicle; a number plate holder carried by said base, including avertical frame plate having a horizontal slot with one end nearer saidbase than the other and having an enlargement at its end remote fromsaid base; a forwardly projecting lug on said frame plate, overlappingsaid number plate, parallel with said frame plate; and a stop memberlimiting the adjustment of said number plate toward said base, includinga forwardly projecting ledge on said frame plate, forming an abutmentfor an edge of said number plate. 7

3. A unitary lamp and number plate supporting bracket including a basewhereby said bracket may be secured in rigid relation with a vehicle; anumber plate holder carried by said base, including a vertical frameplate having a horizontal slot with one end nearer said base than theother and having an enlargement at its end remote from said base; aforwardly projecting lug on said frame plate, arranged to overlap anumber plate; and a stop member, limiting the adjustment of said numberplate toward said base, including a forwardly projecting ledge extendingvertically and horizontally on said frame plate, forming an abutment fortransversely related edges of said number plate.

at. A unitary lamp and number plate supporting bracket including abase'whereby said bracket may be secured in rigid relation with avehicle; a number plate holder carried by said base, including avertical frame plate having a horizontal slot with one end nearer saidbase than the other and having an enlargement at its end remote fromsaid base; a forwardly projecting lug on said frame plate, arranged tooverlap a number plate, approximately parallel with said frame plate;and a stop member, limiting the adjustment of said number plate towardsaid base, including a forwardly projecting ledge on said frame plate,forming an abutment for one edge of said number plate.

- 5. A vehicle number plate supporting bracket; a number plate holder onsaid bracket, having a horizontal slot for a number plate attachingbolt; a bolt having a head larger than said slot; said slot having anenlargement at one region to permit the passage of said bolt head; and aprojection on said bracket normally preventing the registration of said.bolt head with said enlargement. I

6. A 7 vehicle nu ber plate supporting bracket; 21 number plate holder,on said bracket, having a :slot for a number plate attaching bolt; abolt having a head larger than said :slot; said slot haying anenlargement at :one region to permit the passage of said bolt head; andmeans, carried vby said bracket, nonmall-y preventing gt-he registrationof said bolt head with said enargemen In testimony whereof, I havehereunto signed my name at Philadelphia, Pennsyl- Vania, :this ninthvday of October, 1913.

EDWIN M. ROSENBLUTH.

l Vitnesses' WILLIAM MANN,

xG. MCCULLOUGH.

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